Place stock
in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Add all other ingredients.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve, garnished with sprinkling of
chopped chives.

This is a
simple, filling and aromatic soup with just a hint of sweetness, ideal
for cold winter nights. Eaten with wholemeal bread, it makes a warming
supper. For the stock, either use good quality cubes.